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Chapter 18 Changqing Monk

There is a monk in Changqing County who has a profound spiritual practice. He is over seventy years old and his body is as healthy as ever.

One day, the old monk fell to the ground. The monks rushed to save him, but he lost all his breath and passed away.

The old monk didn't know he was dead, and his soul was wandering, and he came to Henan. On the way, he met a noble prince, leading more than ten servants, riding a horse, leading an eagle, and a wolf dog, and went hunting. Suddenly, the mount was frightened and ran wildly, and the noble prince fell off his horse.

He fell to the ground and unfortunately died.

The old monk's soul was blown by the wind, penetrated into the noble master's body, merged smoothly, and gradually woke up. The servants came forward to say hello, and the old monk looked puzzled and asked: "How did you get here?"

The servants didn't know how to answer, so they pushed and pushed the old monk back to his home. After hearing the news, all the wives and concubines came out one after another to flatter themselves. The old monk was horrified and shouted: "I am a monk, where are you?"

The family members thought he was talking nonsense, so they scratched their ears and patted their heads in order to enlighten and inspire the monk to wake up. At this moment, the old monk vaguely understood the reason. He must have resurrected through a dead body. He was complaining in his heart, but he didn't bother to explain.

Close your eyes and say nothing.

His family brought him meals, including rice, meat, and vegetables and fruits. The old monk only ate vegetarian food and did not dare to touch any meat dishes. At night, the old monk slept alone and did not need his wife or concubines to accompany him.

A few days later, the old monk wanted to go out for a walk, and everyone readily agreed.

When they came outside, the servants presented the money and food account books and asked the monk to look at them and make a decision. The old monk declined due to illness and ignored them. He asked: "Have you heard of Changqing County, Shandong Province?"

Everyone said: "I've heard of it."

The old monk said: "I want to go around Changqing County. Please prepare my luggage for me."

The servants said: "Young master has just recovered from a serious illness and it is not suitable to travel far."

The old monk refused to listen and insisted on traveling far away. The servants had no choice but to get ready. When they arrived at the border of Changqing County, the old monk returned to his old place. Seeing that the scenery was still the same, he did not need to ask for directions and went straight to the temple.

When the novice monks saw the distinguished guests arriving, they went out to greet them with a respectful attitude. The old monk asked, "Where is your master?"

The monks said: "He has been dead for a long time and his body has been cremated."

The old monk asked, "Where is the tomb? Take me to see it."

The novice monks led the old monk there, and saw only a solitary tomb three feet tall, with only a few weeds, which had not yet grown over the grave. The old monk rode back on horseback, and before leaving, he told the novice monks, "Your master has strict precepts, and he is an eminent monk. He

The books and relics left behind should be kept well and not damaged." After saying this, he turned around and left.

After returning home, the old monk was heartbroken and ignored his affairs. After more than a month, he escaped and returned to the temple. He told the novice monks, "I am your master."

The monks didn't believe it, shook their heads and smiled. The old monk sighed, recounted the story of his resurrection in detail, and recalled what he had done in his life. Every sentence was consistent with the facts. At this moment, the monks couldn't help but didn't believe it. They immediately welcomed the old monk and invited him to his former residence.

Rest and serve carefully, just like before.

Later, the young master's family went to the temple many times and begged the young master to go back, but the old monk ignored him. More than a year later, his wife sent a housekeeper to visit the temple and gave him a lot of gold and silver silk and satin. The old monk refused and was finally forced to help.

, only accept a robe to express its meaning.

The old monk eats fast every day and recites Buddha's name. During this period, many old friends of the prince come to visit. The old monk treats them indifferently and is taciturn when meeting guests. Although he looks only thirty years old, he always talks about the dusty old things from eighty years ago.
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